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New Delhi, Delhi, India (NewsVoir) Missing a limb can be a traumatic experience for anybody but having to live with a heavy, uncomfortable artificial limb that doesn"t fit well can also be very painful for the amputee.
Prosthetic limbs, particularly artificial legs, need to fit into the amputated leg to the tee.
They should have sockets that replicate natural functionality and should be lightweight, all of which is possible today if amputees have a better understanding and choose the right clinic.
However, we do often hear of common misconceptions associated with prosthetic legs Mr Yutaka Tokushims, CEO, Instalimb debunks these myths in this article here: Prosthetic legs are uncomfortable for the amputee A classic myth.
The best prostheses are those that allow the patient to do sports, dance, motorcycle, travel, hike and work while wearing them.
They are not supposed to hurt amputees.